Rare opportunity for single-level living on coveted Morningside Drive! This exceptional 3,221 sq ft all-brick ranch is set on a picturesque .5-acre lot framed by stately oaks in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods, commonly known as Whispering Oaks. This gem offers spacious living with an updated, open layout and a private backyard oasis. Inside, enjoy solid oak hardwood floors throughout the living room, family room, dining room, and all bedrooms. The rest of the home (including the brightly finished 1,636 sq ft basement), features new white porcelain tile flooring. The eat-in kitchen is updated with white cabinetry, granite countertops, many newer stainless steel appliances (2023 & 2024), a center island, and a planning desk--perfect for everyday living and entertaining. It is wide open to a welcoming family room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and expansive windows overlooking the bluestone patio and huge backyard. The four bedrooms are unusually spacious, and the primary suite offers exceptional closet storage and access to the bluestone patio. Notable upgrades include premium Marvin windows throughout the entire home, a brand new 2025 high-efficiency Carrier furnace and AC, enhanced attic insulation for superior energy efficiency, a new roof and 5" seamless gutters (complete tear-off in 2023). Laundry is currently in the basement with optional hookups in the mudroom. Located in a walkable neighborhood with sidewalks, minutes from Lake Michigan-beach access at Fort Sheridan, scenic bike and hiking trails, Metra, Starbucks, and TOP dining options!
Contingent
$1,300,000
912 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
3,221sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceCenter islandHuge backyardUpdated open layoutSpacious livingSingle-level livingWelcoming family room
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Mona Hellinga 847-814-1855,
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12600284
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X16
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X5
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 858 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X26
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,598
- Total interior livable area: 3,221 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 858
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 X 245 X 95 X 253
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 16101040160000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
- Subdivision: Whispering Oaks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $404/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $886,708
- Annual tax amount: $17,690
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,295,000$402/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12410197 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+55.3%$402/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12410197 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2020 | Listing removed | $834,000$259/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10680031 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $834,000+93.1%$259/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10680031 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/1999 | Sold | $432,000$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,691 +5.9% | $313,480 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $16,700 +25.8% | $295,540 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $13,273 +5.4% | $266,397 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $12,594 +5.8% | $220,576 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $11,899 +6.9% | $213,220 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $11,127 +8.9% | $206,055 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $10,213 | $203,503 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $10,213 +7% | $202,330 +5% |
| 2016 | $9,541 -11.5% | $192,622 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $10,783 +1.3% | $178,967 -9.7% |
| 2014 | $10,643 +3.7% | $198,246 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $10,260 +7.7% | $199,403 -3.5% |
| 2011 | $9,524 -29.2% | $206,530 -34% |
| 2010 | $13,453 +3.2% | $312,992 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $13,041 +2.8% | $331,700 -1% |
| 2008 | $12,688 +10.9% | $335,051 +4.8% |
| 2006 | $11,438 +5.4% | $319,857 |
| 2005 | $10,853 +19.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $9,099 +5.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $8,653 +10% | -- |
| 2002 | $7,864 +96.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,009 -46.1% | $176,878 +11.8% |
| 2000 | $7,442 | $158,193 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.9 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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